Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Bengaluru - statistics & facts
Once a major British military cantonment, Bengaluru merged with the city areas of the former Kingdom of Mysore post-independence, evolving into one of India鈥檚 largest urban centers. Officially renamed from "Bangalore" to "Bengaluru" in 2014 to honor its Kannada name, it hosts major tech companies like Infosys, Wipro, IBM, and Microsoft. The city鈥檚 diverse economy also supports high-growth startups like Byju's, Swiggy, and Ola, making it a key hub for innovation despite its notorious, record-breaking traffic congestions in recent years.
